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In the Washington, D.C. region, nearly half a million women and girls are living in or near poverty. We all have a stake in building the economic security of our region’s women and girls. The Women’s Foundation works to mobilize our community and provide solutions to eliminate the persistent barriers that disproportionately hinder women and girls from achieving economic security.

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Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending May 29, 2009)

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with the Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and
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2009 Stepping Stones Research Briefing audio and presentations now available!

We’re pleased to announce that the audio and presentations from the 2009 Stepping Stones Research Briefing are now available online, thanks to our partner
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Studies show that women continue to be philanthropic movers and shakers.

Well, the Interwebs are certainly all abuzz this week with talk of women’s philanthropy.  And the talk is good. First, a Fidelity study shows
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Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Memorial Day 2009 Holiday Edition)

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with The Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and
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What to make of all this child care talk and why should we all care?

Over the last couple of weeks, there has been a lot of dialogue both on the regional and national level about what early care
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Stepping Stones Research Briefing sneak peek: How is the recession impacting the poor in D.C.?

When I was honored with an invitation to speak at the Stepping Stones Research Briefing, no one told me I’d have to figure out
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Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (Week ending April 15, 2009)

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, a national foundation-led initiative, is excited to collaborate with Washington Area Women’s Foundation to bring you the latest news and analysis
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Survivor blaming: South Africa and D.C. have more in common than you think.

A woman accuses an older, politically powerful man of raping her.  He denies the charges, and offers to pay her off to drop them.
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Stepping Stones Research Briefing sneak peek: Why aren't child care subsidies reaching those who need them?

Low-income families can face numerous challenges as they work toward stable and gainful employment. Child care subsidies are designed to help them overcome one
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Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure that economically vulnerable women and girls of color in the Washington, D.C. region have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998, The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.

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712 H Street NE,
Suite 1099
Washington, DC 20002
 

T: (202) 347-7737
E: info@wawf.org

Tax ID:52-2028612

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Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure women and girls of color in the Washington metropolitan area have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998,
The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.

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Stay Connected!